A patient is diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA) and is placed on corticosteroids. A concern for this patient is that he will stop taking the medication as soon as he starts to feel better
Why must the nurse emphasize the need for continued adherence to the prescribed medication?
A) To avoid complications such as venous thromboembolism
B) To avoid the progression to osteoporosis
C) To avoid the progression of GCA to degenerative joint disease
D) To avoid complications such as blindness
Ans: D
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The nurse must emphasize to the patient the need for continued adherence to the prescribed medication regimen to avoid complications of giant cell arteritis, such as blindness. VTE, OP, and degenerative joint disease are not among the most common complications for GCA.
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